Warehouse Team Lead

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live.

Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution.

PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters). We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services, and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us.

We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth. Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. As a Logistics Team Lead at Caterpillar, you will assist the Section Manager in coordinating workflow, promoting cooperative team relationships, establishing daily priorities, etc., and you will also be performing various warehousing functions at the Griffin, GA facility.

Operations

• This role is for 1st Shift Monday-Thursday, 6:30am – 5:00pm
• Relocation assistance is not offered for this position
• Candidates must be able to read, write and conduct business in English
• Ability to work overtime when required

• Establish daily priorities, providing feedback to supervisory team on employee performance
• Perform and/or coordinate the employee training on work techniques and promote continuous improvement.
• Assist the Section Manager in performing the material handling and warehousing functions required in inbound, outbound and other operational functions.
• Verify quantities, count parts, fill orders, package parts, etc.
• Maintain related records or reports as required and resolve discrepancies where needed
• Access and update information for receiving, counting, and order processing
• Perform and assign housekeeping functions; use mobile equipment as required facilitating job functions
• Report defects and need for repairs on mobile equipment by following safety procedures
• Assist the Warehouse Associates in resolving various work-related issues
• Physical
  
  Skills:
  
  Willing and able to frequently lift and carry material weighing up to 35 pounds for intervals of 15 to 30 minutes, Willing and able to work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures, Willing and able to walk, squat and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes
• Intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• 6 months of Logistics experience, Team Lead or Supervisor Experience, Intermediate proficiency with MACH 1/Warehouse Management experience, Intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and SAP is desired
• Excellent attendance record

• Safety:
  Conducts daily maintenance and keeps tracking safety logs on equipment. Inspects working environment to promote safe work area. Utilizes personal protective equipment required or recommended for task ak up if safety concerns are encountered, appropriate escalation if needed.
• Warehouse Management:
  Directs, leads, and is able to perform basic warehousing activities such as receiving, putting away, picking, packing and shipping merchandise.…